George Medal awarded to George Roberts for gallant conduct

Medal. George Medal, silver, awarded to George Roberts for his gallant conduct in leading a team of railwaymen to detach ammunition wagons from the burning portion of a goods train stabled in the Everton district of Liverpool. Obverse: Effigy of King George VI; Reverse: Depiction of St George slaying the dragon. Rim inscribed “George Roberts”. Original ribbon of crimson with 5 narrow blue horizontal stripes.

Details

Category:
Coins and Medals
Object Number:
2012-7165
Measurements:
overall: 32 mm 36 mm,
type:
medal
credit:
Elizabeth Bragger